James Banks

James Banks was born during the latter part of the seventeenth century. He probably was born in Ireland and came to America with army units destined for garrison duty in New York.

In February 1722, he was commissioned "lieutenant of fuzileers" in place of Henry Holland.

His will, filed a decade later, called him a gentleman of Albany and stated that he owned property and had family in New Jersey. It mentioned family in Ireland. He had a house and lot near the fort in Schenectady.

James Banks filed a will in March 1732. At that time, identified himself as a "gentleman" of Albany. It noted his acquaintances including the widow of fellow officer John Price. The will passed probate the following August.